JOB DETAILS

Set-Up & Punch Press Operator

CompanyWLS Fabricating Company
LocationCleveland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 21, 2025
About The Company
WLS provides creative solutions to metal stamping, laser cutting, fabricating and assembly problems. We help to lower total cost for thousands of customers across North America.
About the Role

Description

Set up and operate single hit punch presses to produce parts according to customer specifications. Will perform other duties as required, including press operation.


· Assemble nests and dies to perform various single hit operations including float pierce, cushion pierce, semi blank, temp blank and various compounds using hand tools

· Set and adjust clamps and stops

· Position workpiece against backstop or manually align layout marks

· Measure workpiece dimensions throughout to ensure quality and repeatability

· Observe tool and machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction

· Visual inspection of first piece

· Issue job and safely check in Press Operator once set up is complete

· Collaborate quality control personnel and other team members to meet production targets and address any issues or concerns.

· Follow all company safety and operations policies




Requirements


· Proven experience at setting up single hit punch presses

· Proficiency with measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers

· Experience working with ¼” thickness and thinner sheet metal

· Ability to read blueprints and part routers

· Identify metal material types and gauge thickness

· Knowledge of how to select position and align dies in machine and confirm that they are properly secured.


Benefits Include:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Company paid Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Company paid Short Term Disability
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays - 10 per year
  • Onsite Success Coach

!st Shift - 6am-2:30pm


Key Skills
Set UpPunch Press OperationMeasuring ToolsBlueprint ReadingMetal Material IdentificationDie SelectionQuality ControlSafety Compliance
Benefits
MedicalDentalVision InsuranceCompany Paid Life & AD&D InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term Disability401(k)Paid Holidays
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Set up and operate single hit punch presses to produce parts according to customer specifications. Collaborate with quality control personnel and other team members to meet production targets and address any issues or concerns.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
48
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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